Comprehensive Sexuality Education in the Greek Educational System: Perspectives of Stakeholders

International frameworks recognise Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) as both a right and an evidence-based necessity. This study explores how key stakeholders perceive its implementation in Greece, focusing on educational policy, teacher preparedness, barriers, and age-appropriate content, with the aim of informing future practice and addressing gaps in early-years provision. The research employed qualitative design, and data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, drawing on semi-structured interviews with stakeholders whose professional roles and institutional positions enable them to influence or inform educational policy. Findings indicate that the effective implementation of CSE in Greece requires addressing interconnected pedagogical, institutional, and sociopolitical challenges. Although stakeholders widely acknowledge CSE as crucial for children’s rights, health, protection, and inclusion, current provision remains limited and fragmented. Insufficient teacher training, social conservatism, political hesitancy, and the influence of the Church continue to undermine the establishment of comprehensive, evidence-based sexuality education.